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Aging: Why do I need a dog?


Oh my gosh I need a dog! My life is not perfect.

My son had his 50th birthday yesterday and that is reason enough to need something warm to snuggle.  Besides that my daughter had a little surgery last week and she just "wanted to be left alone!" Then to top it off my youngest son was in the hospital with a severe infection and his beautiful wife took care of him.

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The perfect dog! (Photo credit: Alex Balan)
I am not allowed to boss my children or
grandchildren around and I am not allowed to give advice and stuff like that. The grandchildren don't like it when I smooch them in public. Children remind me that "Grandmother is not in control."

We own a cat but it doesn't like me much. So I may be buying a dog. I need something to boss around, take care of and control. A dog won't correct me when I use the wrong word or make fun of me because I am...well me. And I don't think a dog would mind if I smooched it in public. Yes, it appears only a dog will fit the bill. I will let you know how it goes.

Have a wonderful day!

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RV the cat...he prefers my husband and disdains me.
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  1. Sisters from Another MisterJune 26, 2014 at 5:38 PM

    My husband left and i adopted a dog. Best decision ever. Then i tried dating, and then adopted another dog ;)

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:20 AM

      You REALLY understand what I am saying...! When a dog acts up you can say "Well it's just a dog!" but when a husband acts up there is nothing to be said.

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  2. Carol CassaraJune 26, 2014 at 5:55 PM

    Riley says, "good luck with that 'control something' thought..." Hahhh. Please consider adopting a rescue or shelter dog. Thank you.

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:21 AM

      Give Riley my best Carol. I always need all the luck I can get.

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  3. Bob LowryJune 26, 2014 at 6:21 PM

    Bailey has been an amazing addition to our family, though I think for the past 2 years she has been my boss.

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:22 AM

      I know what you mean but then she is so cute and loves you unconditionally. Best of all she needs you...if even to boss around.

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  4. Tom SightingsJune 26, 2014 at 7:17 PM

    We love our dog. We take care of our dog. And we boss her around too. But she pays no more attention to us than our kids do!

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:23 AM

      I know what you mean but she allows you to take care of it...right? My children don't need me for that any more.

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  5. BarbJune 26, 2014 at 7:27 PM

    The dog also gives you an excuse to talk to yourself-you can always say you were talking to the dog. And I agree. the dogs are in charge, they just keep me around. If you are looking to exert control, a dog may not be the best place.

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:24 AM

      Well the control part may have been a flaw in my thinking. I do like the talking part though. That is very important.

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  6. AnonymousJune 26, 2014 at 8:30 PM

    If you want stubborn ... a basset hound or bloodhound will do ... I love mine.

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:24 AM

      Really? I don't need stubborn. I have a husband for that. Sorry Steve!

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  7. Linda MyersJune 26, 2014 at 9:44 PM

    Consider another cat to ignore you?

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    1. Barbara TorrisJune 27, 2014 at 11:26 AM

      As long as Earl is around, cats are as good as nothing to me. He is Dr. Doolittle and can talk to all kinds of animals. I think he tells them how hard I am to get along with. :)

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